When April rolls around spring will be in full bloom! There are a number of possibilities for themes for preschool. Keep in mind that young children in this age group, are eager and excited to learn about everything in the …[Continue]
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Top Ten List on Why Preschool is Important
There are a number of reasons it is a good idea to send your child to preschool. The following is a look at ten reasons that preschool is important: Reason one: Preschool helps prepare children academically for kindergarten. Most …[Continue]
When Should You Consider ‘Redshirting’ Your Kindergartner?
Academic redshirting is the practice of delaying a student’s entrance into kindergarten to allow another year for emotional, intellectual, and physical development, thereby improving the student’s likelihood of success. It also allows an additional year to develop the necessary motor …[Continue]
Basic Preschool Skills
Your child is starting school in a year or two, and you are worried that they won’t cope. Here are some of the basic skills you can teach your child to help them prepare for school. 1. Your child needs …[Continue]
Sesame Street: Roosevelt Franklin Explains Here/There
Roosevelt Franklin explains the words “here” and “there” to his elementary school class. He uses the example of mailing a letter to help understand how to get something from here to there….[Continue]
Bulletin Board Ideas 101: Themes for Easter and Spring
If you are the teacher, you probably keep your classroom decorated year-round with fun seasonal themes and you might even include your kids in the decorating. Making and discussing bulletin boards and decorations with seasonal themes is a fun way …[Continue]
Volcano Models for School Science Projects
Whenever people think of model volcanoes, one of the first things that come to mind is the school science fair and science projects. This can take on many different forms and can be very simple or very complex. Here is …[Continue]
What Are Plastic Canvas Crafts?
Plastic canvas is a material that can be used for many different things. It is used by many people to create decorations for their home that are both beautiful and functional. Some of the most popular patterns are tissue box …[Continue]
Best Lapbook Websites
If you’ve experienced the lapbook craze lately you probably have already tried your hand at making one and loved it. Lapbooks have become very popular with parents who home school their children, but also with formal educators in the public …[Continue]
Fairy Garden Dwelling
If you are looking for a fairy craft that is more challenging for the older elementary school aged children, you can make a garden for the fairies. This craft teaches kids about horticulture and about the different ways that different …[Continue]
A Magical Fairy Land
If you are a teacher looking to bring a little fairy magic into your classroom, or if you are a parent trying to make learning more enjoyable for your kids, there are ways to accomplish both goals by making fairy …[Continue]
